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A physicist and a chemist from The University of Queensland will network with Nobel Prize winners at the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting later this month.

Significant progress has been made on a multi-million dollar upgrade of facilities in The University of Queensland’s School of Biomedical Sciences.

Neurological conditions could begin in the womb

Drug could slow motor neuron disease

Scientists at The University of Queensland have taken a significant step forward in cardiac disease research by creating a functional ‘beating’ human heart muscle from stem cells.

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Queensland researchers are launching a world-first clinical trial aimed at improving recovery from spinal cord injuries. In the study, led by The University of Queensland and The Princess Alexandra (PA) Hospital, a new anti-inflammatory drug will be given to participants within hours of spinal trauma in an effort to minimise tissue damage.

Leonie the leopard shark has made a switch that could save her species – becoming the first shark recorded to change from sexual to asexual reproduction.

Women across the world understand the pain that comes with wearing a new pair of high heels. Any person who spends all day standing at work will also know how taxing it can be on the feet if you’re wearing the wrong shoes. So stop for a moment to consider how elephants feel.

An international study led by University of Queensland researchers seeks to understand how white and tiger shark populations have changed over time.

A University of Queensland research team will investigate the potential of repurposing an existing blood pressure drug to slow or halt the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

Research is giving answers to more than 1500 Australians with a rare and debilitating genetic disorder that caused their brains to develop unusually.

Research revealing that giant manta rays are deep-sea predators is likely to be critical to efforts to protect the species.

The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Medicine has acknowledged excellence and innovation across its education programs.

Exercise coupled with controlled methamphetamine use prior to withdrawal could be a powerful new tool to treat “meth” addiction.